University:
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Course:
21W.747 | Classical Rhetoric and Modern Political Discourse
Academic year:

2020
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254

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1
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nyadhifad7

Lincoln/Douglas Debate Format 1AC (first Affirmative Constructive) – 7 minutes A good introduction that attracts the audiences attention and interest in the topic Clearly state the resolution Clearly state each of your contentions Support with reason and evidence Conclude effectively Cross Ex of the Aff by the Neg – 3 minutes You ask questions – have a strategy or at the very least a direction to your questioning Be courteous Face the audience 1NC (first Negative Constructive) – 8 minutes A good introduction that attracts the audiences attention and interest in the topic Clearly state the Negative’s position on the topic Clearly state the Negative’s Observations Support with reason and evidence Attack and question the Affirmative’s Contentions/evidence Conclude effectively Cross Ex of the Neg by the Aff – 3 minutes You ask questions – have a strategy or at the very least a direction to your questioning Be courteous Face the audience Rebuttal Speeches – No new arguments are allowed – new evidence, analysis is ok 1AR (first Affirmative Rebuttal) - 4 minutes Respond to the Neg Observations – show how they are not as strong/relevant as the Aff Contentions Rebuild the Aff case NR (Negative Rebuttal) – 7 minutes Respond to latest Affirmative arguments Make your final case to the audience that the Neg position is superior to the Aff Try and convince the audience the Aff has failed to carry the burden of proof Summarize the debate and conclude effectively and ask for the audience to agree with the Neg position 2AR (second Affirmative Rebuttal) – 4 minutes Respond to final Negative arguments Summarize the debate and show the audience how the Aff position is superior – and the Aff has carried the burden of proof Conclude effectively.

Lincoln/Douglas Debate Format

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